Difference between Replicate and Retroflex

What is the difference between Replicate and Retroflex?

Replicate as a verb is to make a copy (replica) of while Retroflex as an adjective is bent or curved backwards.

Replicate

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make a copy (replica) of

Example sentence: I knew about boxing, as my dad could fight. He had a successful security firm in Liverpool, and I'd see him come back from a jog before shadow boxing in the back yard. I'd watch and replicate what he was doing, as kids do. It's funny how things turn out.

Retroflex

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Bent or curved backwards.Of pronunciation in which the tip of the tongue is raised and bent backwards, so that the underside of the tongue is behind the alveolar ridge or touches the palate.

We hope you now know whether to use Replicate or Retroflex in your sentence.

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